Short Days
As Fall leads us towards Winter the days just keep getting shorter. Twilight doesn’t happen until after 7:00 AM and sunrise is after 7:30 AM. I can’t wait until Daylight Savings so it will at least not be pitch black …
Water Levels
The water levels continue to rise and the creeks and ponds almost fool us into thinking it is Spring instead of Fall. We have been receiving a considerable amount of moisture in the form of rain, sleet and snow throughout …
Winter Predictors
There are plenty of berries on the Mountain Ash. The Wooly Caterpillar has a big stripe. According to locals these are two ways to predict that this winter will be a "good" winter. To the outdoor enthusiasts that means, lots …
Other Winter Preparations
Along with turning the water off all of the boats must be pulled out of the river and motors winterized. If a person waits too long to pull the boats out of the river then you may find yourself chiseling …
Snow on the Ground
This morning greeted the Voyageur Crew with a blanket of white stuff on the ground. According to Marilyn there was almost an inch of snow on her deck when she awoke. It disappeared during the day, but it was the …
Almost the End
There is a sure sign that the end of the season is near and that is the annual celebration of turning the water off! This may sound strange but property owners who have buildings that aren’t winterized will understand the …
Another Great Hike
I was able to get out into the woods again today. This time I was in town and had an hour to spare. I decided to hike the Devil Track River Trail that I had heard about often. It is …
Fall Fun
Today was a beautiful day to be out and about. The sky was blue, temperature warm and Fall was in the air. My friend Maria and I took advantage of the wonderful weather and went on a hike. The Border …
Fall Color
Mike was able to get out and paddle the Boundary Waters for a couple of days last week. He and a friend camped out in the unfavorable weather. He was able to enjoy the solitude and fall colors of the …
Rain Again
After a few great days of weather the rain has returned. The leaves are starting to fall from the trees and the Tamaracks are changing color almost overnight. A Fall rain brings a special scent to the forest that is hard …